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The Freshies - After the success of the Being Frank the Chris Sievey Story film in 2019, interest began to increase in the possibiity of some Freshies gigs. Original members Barry Spencer and Rick Sarko began to discuss the possibilities.

Barry started to write songs again and with the renewed interest decided to reform The Freshies. They approached successful drummer Chris Connolly, Glitter band veteran, Blue Orchids, Nosebleeds and drum tech for Aussie Pink Floyd. The final guitarist spot was filled by Paul Taylor. Rehearsals began in earnest during June 2019 in readiness for The Altrincham Festival on 6th July.

After a successful gig, Barry has continued to write and the band rehearse their legendary back catalogue plus many new songs. And here they are, wah hey!!...no Virgin Megastores though...

Walt's Frozen Head - Punkishly progged out psych rock, a bit Cardiacs in places but without the tricky time signatures...see also the more outre moments of XTC and King Gizzard... really interesting and arresting stuff.

The Raven Chords - magnificently mournful Grunge/Americana featuring Boy/girl vocals with a Mark Lanegan via a grunged up Giant Sand vibe.

Argonaut ? part shoegaze, part C81, but classic Anglo indie if ya like- punky and female fronted, noisy when they need to be, nuanced likewise, Huggy Bear meets The Fall via the Voodoo Queens..

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The Dublin Castle is a legendary pub and music venue located 2 minutes away from Camden Town tube station. It has been run by the same family for over 28 years and features 4 live bands every night as well as a great selection of beers, ciders and wines.

There are DJs after the bands on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and a fabulous jukebox in the front bar if you’re after a more relaxed atmosphere.

But what is it that makes the Dublin Castle the long-standing centre of the indie rock universe? Is it because it’s Madness’ birthplace? Because its stage has been graced by everyone from Blur, through Coldplay, Supergrass, The Killers, The Arctic Monkeys, Billy Bragg, etc? Is it because it was no surprise to see Amy Winehouse behind the bar serving costumers? Or Suggs? (who, mind you, tended to ignore costumers and serve himself) Or is it because far from being just another Camden venue it has established itself as an indie rock institution? The answer is that it’s not only because of its musical heritage that people come to the Dublin Castle, it’s because whilst you enjoy a pint, play some tunes on the jukebox, check out the live bands, get your dancing shoes on for our DJs, chat to our friendly staff or even stage-invade a little, you’re inadvertently being part of this movement the Dublin Castle leads, this cultural legacy. Expect no castle battlements. Just pure rock and roll royalty.

94 Parkway,

Camden Town,

Greater London,

England,

NW1 7AN.

020 7485 1773